Lucky In Love
Sherrié Austin Lyrics
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He had more than a tattoo up his sleeve
Marylou, Peggy Sue, Suzy Q, Norma Jean
He was pretty as a picture on his motorbike
He never met a mirror that he didn't like
Sorry dude, with your rude attitude, take a hike
Goodness, gracious, mercy me
Somebody tell me when will I be
Lucky, lucky in love
Roll myself a seven when I throw the dice
I've been waiting for the king of hearts
Still I get the joker every time
When will I be, lucky in love
I met a sweet-talking guy from Paris, Tennessee
He bought me French fries at the Dairy Queen
He came on strong, before too long, he was on bended knee
Now when I hear his footsteps up my block
I hear the tick of his biological clock
Sorry hon', gotta run, it's been fun, still in shock
Goodness, gracious, mercy me
Somebody tell me when will I be
Lucky, lucky in love
Roll myself a seven when I throw the dice
I've been waiting for the king of hearts
Still I get the joker every time
When will I be, lucky in love
Goodness, gracious, mercy me
Somebody tell me when will I be
Lucky, lucky in love
Roll myself a seven when I throw the dice
I've been waiting for the king of hearts
Still I get the joker every time
When will I be
Oh, when will I be
Oh yeah, when will I be
Lucky in love
Oh yeah
The lyrics to Sherrié Austin's "Lucky In Love" depict the singer's frustration at her inability to find a compatible partner. The song's refrain, "Roll myself a seven when I throw the dice, I've been waiting for the king of hearts, still I get the joker every time," suggest that despite her best efforts, she continues to wind up with the wrong guy. The first verse describes a hot-blooded rebel with a long list of women's names, and the second describes a Paris, Tennessee native who proposes too soon. The bridge declares the singer's desire for luck in love and her impatience with the wait. The song's up-tempo melody emphasizes the singer's frustration, and the song's playful tone suggests that she's not taking herself too seriously.
The song was released in 2001 as the lead single off of her album of the same name, "Lucky In Love." The album was produced by John Rich of Big & Rich, who also co-wrote several songs on the album. Austin wrote or co-wrote all of the songs on the album herself. "Lucky In Love" was a commercial success for Austin and resulted in two other singles reaching the top 40 charts. Her album went on to peak at 45 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Line by Line Meaning
He was a hot-blooded rebel, he was aiming to please
He was a passionate nonconformist who tried his best to please others
He had more than a tattoo up his sleeve
He had hidden qualities that were not known to others
Marylou, Peggy Sue, Suzy Q, Norma Jean
He was romantically involved with many different women
He was pretty as a picture on his motorbike
He had an attractive appearance while riding his motorcycle
He never met a mirror that he didn't like
He had a high degree of self-love and was enamored with his own reflection
Sorry dude, with your rude attitude, take a hike
I reject his advances due to his unpleasant demeanor
Goodness, gracious, mercy me
An expression of surprise, confusion or excitement
Somebody tell me when will I be
A rhetorical question expressing frustration or impatience
Lucky, lucky in love
Being fortunate in finding romantic partners
Roll myself a seven when I throw the dice
Finding success by chance or luck
I've been waiting for the king of hearts
I have been waiting for the perfect romantic partner
Still I get the joker every time
I consistently get unlucky with my romantic partners
I met a sweet-talking guy from Paris, Tennessee
I met a charming individual from a specific place in Tennessee
He bought me French fries at the Dairy Queen
He made a simple gesture of kindness by buying me fast food
He came on strong, before too long, he was on bended knee
He proposed marriage quite suddenly and passionately
Now when I hear his footsteps up my block
I hear him approaching my house
I hear the tick of his biological clock
He is getting older and may be feeling the pressure to start a family
Sorry hon', gotta run, it's been fun, still in shock
I must leave due to the surprise and discomfort of his sudden proposal
When will I be, lucky in love
Rhetorical question expressing frustration in finding a romantic partner
Oh yeah, when will I be
Reiteration of the previous rhetorical question
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: BLAIR DALY, SHERRIE AUSTIN, WILL RAMBEAUX
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@KevinLambguitar
She so much deserves a huge comeback. She can out-sing all the new girls.
@tamhacandtrodou
I grew up super poor in rural Iowa. I had an aunt in Sioux City (aka the big city) who would tape Country Music videos for me. This was on one of those tapes. I memorized the lyrics, the frames of the video. Sherrie Austin could do no wrong in my book. She was the quintessential strong feminine voice of my childhood. I owe her much.
@bobbivaneman1584
TAM ... AWWWWWW ... WHAT A SWEET STORY !
I WORKED WITH HER ON " NEVER BEEN KISSED" (I PLAYED THE EVIL QUEEN & THE WICKED WITCH). I HAD A BALL ! YOU WILL BE HAPPY TO KNOW THAT SHE IS A SWEETHEART IN PERSON & VERRRRY PRETTY. SHE WOULD BE DELIGHTED TO HEAR YOUR STORY. IF I EVER RUN INTO HER AGAIN, I WILL TELL HER. I HOPE YOU ARE DOING WELL PRESENTLY. MY FAMILY WAS POOR FOR A WHILE, TOO (I SHOVELED COAL INTO OUR FURNACE IN THE MORNING TO HEAT UP THE HOUSE FOR THE REST OF THE FAMILY). TAKE CARE. HAVE FAITH IN THE LORD & STAY PRAYED UP ! WE ARE IN PERILOUS TIMES
GOD BLESS YOU & YOUR FAMILY, TAM. 🙏.
@bobbivaneman1584
GOD BLESS YOUR AUNT ! WHAT A SPECIAL LADY !!!
@terryhardy4725
This song came out in the summer of 1997 right when I was in Broken Bow Oklahoma for the 1st Prater Family Reunion in Broken Bow Oklahoma.
@bobbivaneman1584
GREAT SONG SHERRIE! I MISS YOU! THE HAPPIEST DAY OF MY LIFE WAS PLAYING THE "EVIL QUEEN" & THE "WICKED WITCH" IN "NEVER BEEN KISSED". YOU WERE A SWEETHEART TO ME.I HAD A BALL! GOD BLESS YOU.💋
@billyc768
I don't know her personally, but I always thought she was really adorable. I believe you when you say she was a sweetheart. And I liked the video you mentioned y'all did together. Probably my 2nd favorite of hers to this video ☺️.
@bobbivaneman1584
HEY BILLY C., THANX FOR SENDING ME YOUR COMMENT & THE VIDEO. IT WAS NICE TO SEE IT AGAIN. IT'S A HAPPY SONG & VIDEO. (I NEEDED THAT TODAY). SHE DOES HAVE A GREAT VOICE & A SWEET PERSONA ON SCREEN. AND AGAIN, VERRRRRY PRETTY IN PERSON, AS WELL. THANX FOR LIFTING MY SPIRITS TODAY, BILLY (AND SHERRIE TOO, OF COUSE). GOD BLESS YOU & BE SAFE. 🙏
@utp216
Bobbi that was you in the “Never been kissed” video? That’s so cool to learn! Hope you are doing well!
@robonbass6864
Goodness Godness this girl is focking gorgeous 😍